~Backed by a fifth-generation family-owned company, Spicers is a leading distributor of commercial print and business papers, specialty products, graphic solutions, sign and display equipment and materials, and packaging and facility supplies and equipment.~• Part of a dynamic team working on Retail/Reseller accounts; i.e. Staples, WalMart – preparing presentations, reports, analysis for new and existing products• Category Advisor and Business Analyst for WalMart – reviewing items in… Show more ~Backed by a fifth-generation family-owned company, Spicers is a leading distributor of commercial print and business papers, specialty products, graphic solutions, sign and display equipment and materials, and packaging and facility supplies and equipment.~• Part of a dynamic team working on Retail/Reseller accounts; i.e. Staples, WalMart – preparing presentations, reports, analysis for new and existing products• Category Advisor and Business Analyst for WalMart – reviewing items in the Business Paper section, providing reports and analysis• Maintain account pricing and rebate information on contracts and tenders• Coordinate travel for the Western Group – arranging flights, accommodations, and transportation, where required• Planning corporate tradeshows - booth design and layout• Prepare, edit, and proofread correspondence, spreadsheets, presentations, brochures, publications, reports and related material• Twice weekly check on specific websites for bid documents• Preparation of business and tender proposals• Work together with account managers supporting business opportunities• Provide strong customer support • Coordination and participation in industry events including trade shows Show less

Gymnasium Attendants help provide positive experiences and promote healthy communities at theYMCA by building relationship with gymnasium drop-in participants. Gymnasium Volunteers helpsupervise the gymnasiums during drop-in hours. This position includes helping make drop-in gym awelcoming area by talking to participants as well as helping ensure everyone is safe and following the rules.Health and Safety-Maintain a safe environment by following YMCA Calgary policies and… Show more Gymnasium Attendants help provide positive experiences and promote healthy communities at theYMCA by building relationship with gymnasium drop-in participants. Gymnasium Volunteers helpsupervise the gymnasiums during drop-in hours. This position includes helping make drop-in gym awelcoming area by talking to participants as well as helping ensure everyone is safe and following the rules.Health and Safety-Maintain a safe environment by following YMCA Calgary policies and procedures-Build relationships with members, participants, and YMCA staff and volunteers-Communicate with YMCA Staff regarding any situations during your volunteer shiftProgram Support-Ensure safety, communication, and a sense of belonging are high priorities-Manage risks associated with participation in programs-Trouble shoot and provide conflict resolution to any appointment bookings or user concerns -Set up and take down equipment Show less

~As you may be aware, Breakfast for Learning (BFL) was acquired by President’s Choice Children’s Charity (PCCC) & my position was eliminated.~• I place a high importance in understanding the organization I work for and take pride in continuous research to expand my knowledge. It was through my dedication to this role that I grew from a Provincial Coordinator to a Regional Manager in two years – all while learning about student nutrition programs, an area where I had no prior… Show more ~As you may be aware, Breakfast for Learning (BFL) was acquired by President’s Choice Children’s Charity (PCCC) & my position was eliminated.~• I place a high importance in understanding the organization I work for and take pride in continuous research to expand my knowledge. It was through my dedication to this role that I grew from a Provincial Coordinator to a Regional Manager in two years – all while learning about student nutrition programs, an area where I had no prior experience. I believe in understanding an organizations core values and beliefs – it is through this that success is guaranteed• I successfully created Excel spreadsheets utilizing customized formulas and conditional formatting that resulted in time-saving granting measures and efficient reporting to both internal and external stakeholders. • Created lasting relationships between schools and community partners, that continued on after BFL was acquired by PCCC• I spoke to groups of 25 to over 500 people, empowering those in attendance to learn more about food insecurity and to look within their own communities to make a large impact• One of my greatest accomplishments was in the fund development field. I successfully raised from $5,000 to $60,000 per donor - all through creating positive relationships. It was also by relationship building that I was able to bring back a lapsed donor Show less

~ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen has provided household advice and recipes in the province of Alberta for more than 80 years.~• Ensured a high level of customer service was maintained through all facets of the Blue Flame Kitchen• Data collection & analysis to support management reporting• Conducted payroll distribution, expense reports, cross-balanced budgets• Sourced and organized appropriate and effective travel and accommodation solutions• Instituted new operations manual… Show more ~ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen has provided household advice and recipes in the province of Alberta for more than 80 years.~• Ensured a high level of customer service was maintained through all facets of the Blue Flame Kitchen• Data collection & analysis to support management reporting• Conducted payroll distribution, expense reports, cross-balanced budgets• Sourced and organized appropriate and effective travel and accommodation solutions• Instituted new operations manual (ATCO), improving procedures and creating efficiencies• Accurate and timely reporting for both internal use and external departments Show less

• Managed the daily customer service with current and prospective clients• Book showings, confirm showings and follow up for feedback• Input of new listings using MLXChange, ensuring quality and accuracy• Created office organizational procedures & manuals

• Managed three real estate agents – ensuring they always had up to date marketing materials and proposals• All administrative duties (from day to day correspondence to Offers to Purchase contracts and waivers) completed with accuracy to ensure smooth purchase and sale transactions, ensuring confidentiality• Managed the daily customer service with current and prospective clients• Introduced many time saving features to keep the team connected and always up to date

Providing professional & quality pet sitting, dog walking and pet products.• Managed all accounting processes (including payroll), scheduling and client database• Managed one full time and two independent contractors to help with dog walking, overnight sittings & cat visits• Brought in a few product lines to provide specialty products to my clients

~Part of the Mission Statement: To speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.~• Planned and executed the first, second, and third annual Critters Gone Country ~ Fair & Walk-A-Thon, an Open House style event (including sponsors and various vendors such as pet massage & chiropractor) which not only raised awareness of the organization in the community, but also raised over $30,000 for the ODHS• Secured and maintained exclusive sponsorships• Invited and nurtured community… Show more ~Part of the Mission Statement: To speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.~• Planned and executed the first, second, and third annual Critters Gone Country ~ Fair & Walk-A-Thon, an Open House style event (including sponsors and various vendors such as pet massage & chiropractor) which not only raised awareness of the organization in the community, but also raised over $30,000 for the ODHS• Secured and maintained exclusive sponsorships• Invited and nurtured community media and communications relationships in alignment with goals Show less

~Mission Statement: To foster the humane treatment of animals, and promote values which demonstrate respect for animals.~• Prepared marketing and events materials, ensuring integrity of event and achievement of goals • Organized & executed the Best Friends Golf Tournament, successfully raising over $18,000• Planned the Great Calgary Pet Party (now called the Dog Jog), successfully raising over $55,000 – over 1,500 people, 500 dogs, 4 cats, 3 ferrets and 2 pot-bellied pigs were… Show more ~Mission Statement: To foster the humane treatment of animals, and promote values which demonstrate respect for animals.~• Prepared marketing and events materials, ensuring integrity of event and achievement of goals • Organized & executed the Best Friends Golf Tournament, successfully raising over $18,000• Planned the Great Calgary Pet Party (now called the Dog Jog), successfully raising over $55,000 – over 1,500 people, 500 dogs, 4 cats, 3 ferrets and 2 pot-bellied pigs were in attendance• Understanding of the CHS Business and Marketing Plans and their impact on Department goals and objectives• Responsible for monitoring event budgets for all Special Events, 3rd Party Events and external promotions• Worked with various committees of volunteers ~ includes being accountable for all of their actions• Media contact for Pet of the Week with various TV, radio and print Show less

~TIMBER Mart is a buying group consisting of over 140 independently owned building centres across Canada.~• Assisted in corporate rebranding for Ontario stores: signage, image manual and point-of-sale catalogue• Execution and budget control of province wide promotions• Constant liaison with an Advertising Agency regarding various promotional projects• Coordination of three major shows - two consumer shows: Cottage Life Show with an attendance of over 30,000 and The Plowing… Show more ~TIMBER Mart is a buying group consisting of over 140 independently owned building centres across Canada.~• Assisted in corporate rebranding for Ontario stores: signage, image manual and point-of-sale catalogue• Execution and budget control of province wide promotions• Constant liaison with an Advertising Agency regarding various promotional projects• Coordination of three major shows - two consumer shows: Cottage Life Show with an attendance of over 30,000 and The Plowing Match with attendance over 100,000 - one trade show; Canadian Hardware and Building Materials Show, with attendance of over 20,000 Show less

*Club Presentations - Account Manager - 1995-1997• Constant liaison with Vendors for booking demonstrations in up to 28 Costco warehouses• Developed presentations for prospective and current Vendors to reinforce the value of demonstrating• Assisted in the presentations to Costco Head Office to obtain the exclusive contract for demonstrations from Atlantic Canada to Ontario• Assisted in the lap top system for all warehouse supervisors to eliminate paperwork and streamline… Show more *Club Presentations - Account Manager - 1995-1997• Constant liaison with Vendors for booking demonstrations in up to 28 Costco warehouses• Developed presentations for prospective and current Vendors to reinforce the value of demonstrating• Assisted in the presentations to Costco Head Office to obtain the exclusive contract for demonstrations from Atlantic Canada to Ontario• Assisted in the lap top system for all warehouse supervisors to eliminate paperwork and streamline communications with Costco• Report analysis to ensure accurate and concise execution of demonstrations - comparing successes of demonstrations*Account Manager - Media Specialist - 1992-1995• Coordination of production, delivery fulfillment and proper distribution of all collateral material for media programs• Client service including telephone sales and program specific customer liaison as required• Assisted in the expansion of the infoCentre network through Local Advertising and in-house promotions• Accountable for the distribution of programs to over 200 Agents across Canada through the maintenance of assignment sheets• Tabulation of reports for Account Managers/Sales Directors/Clients to prove success of their programs• Accountable for the actions of a full-time Program Administrator Show less